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Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 8 Send Message	Michael	Report	30 Jul 2008 23:05
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 8 Send Message	Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference between a family crest and a coat of arms is please? And entitlement to bear the crest / arms etc. Thanks, Mike
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 20,615 Send Message	Heather	Report	30 Jul 2008 23:19
	Only the person awarded the honour is entitled to use the coat of arms - not just anyone who actually happens tohave the same name. Dont get sucked in by these sites who offer coats of arms to every one no matter what name they have.
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 8 Send Message	Michael	Report	31 Jul 2008 10:33
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 8 Send Message	Thank you - again! What about descendants of that person actually honoured?
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 20,615 Send Message	Heather	Report	31 Jul 2008 12:05
	I think the point being that the arms passed down the mail lineage and if you are an entitled relative you would know :) You can get all these coats of arms and stuff from some of the websites on the net for a few quid but it doesnt mean anything - if you want to do it for fun ................ Have a look here: for the serious stuff: http://www.progenealogists.com/coatofarms.htm